Corvettes for Sale: 62-Years-Owned 1958 Corvette Offered on Hagerty

Jan 22, 2026

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Corvettes for Sale: 62-Years-Owned 1958 Corvette Offered on Hagerty

A family heirloom is on the market for the first time in 63 years.

This 1958 Corvette may not look the part of a treasured possession, but it’s been in the same family since 1963. Now, after decades in storage, it’s being offered at no reserve on Hagerty.com, where the high bid has reached $28,000, with the auction slated to close at 3 p.m. EST on Monday, Jan. 26.

The seller’s parents bought the car in 1963, and soon after, had a Chevy dealership replace the 283 engine with a more powerful 327 – under the supervision of a mechanic uncle. The engine was paired with Power Pack cylinder heads, a Winters high performance intake, and a Carter AFB carburetor, giving the lightweight C1 the kind of performance that defined the early hot rod era.

Eventually, the car was placed into storage, about 40 years ago, and with an odometer reading of 5,000 miles now, it seems likely that it had flipped over at least once decades ago.

Originally delivered in black with a black interior, the car was later repainted light green with silver coves, a finish that now shows lots of patina from age and storage. The interior is worn but largely complete, and the body remains straight.

The Corvette was recently moved from Connecticut to Los Angeles so the seller could oversee its revival. He has documented the process in videos, describing the car as a deeply personal family artifact: “This is my parents’ car … it has been in my family since I was born.”

Some folks aren’t as sentimental as others, but personally we would have a hard time giving up such a family heirloom, wouldn’t you?

But on the other hand, this is definitely a project car that will require lots of money and labor. The engine does not currently turn over. The windshield is cracked. The fiberglass shows flaking on the passenger side. Chrome and brightwork have pitting. The soft top and tires need replacing. The trunk lock and door trim are missing. A taillight is cracked. The interior needs reupholstering, and the radio is missing. It will require a full mechanical recommissioning before it sees the road again.

But for many collectors, that’s exactly the appeal, especially with the backstory about being owned by the same family for more than 60 years.

The car comes with the kind of documentation that is tempting to enthusiasts, like a 1963 bill of sale, service invoices, replacement keys, spare parts including a carburetor, generator, interior handles, and washer pump, spare tire and jack, and items that need reinstalling, such as the door panels.

While it may not look like much today, this ’58 Corvette offers a level of authenticity that is becoming harder and harder to find. It’s not restored. It’s not modified beyond recognition. It’s not hiding its age. Instead, it appears to be a largely intact starting point for a full restoration or a resto-mod.

As bidding continues to climb, one thing is clear – this Corvette’s long hibernation is finally over, and its next chapter is about to begin. Will you be writing it?